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Lectric XPeak 2.0 Long-Range vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,599–$1,899, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The XPeak 2.0 Long-Range assists 8 mph faster.
  • The XPeak 2.0 Long-Range carries 240 Wh more battery.
  • The XPeak 2.0 Long-Range claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The XPeak 2.0 Long-Range costs $300 less.
  • The XPeak 2.0 Long-Range ships as class 2–3; the RadExpand 5 Plus ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

XPeak 2.0 Long-RangeRadExpand 5 Plus
Headline
Price$1,599$1,899
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.67 per Wh$2.64 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque85 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1310 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeLectric Stealth M24Rad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery960 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity20 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)80 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 80 miles60+ miles
Est. real range38 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight75 lb72.5 lb
Max load330 lb315 lb
Rack capacity59 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 2
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed7-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm50 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires26 x 4.020 x 4.0 CST
DisplayBacklit color LCD, USB-C, IP-65Rad colour display
FrameHydroformed 6000 series aluminumAluminium
SizesHigh-Step, Step-ThruOne size, folding
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersNoYes
RackNoYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itAll Lectric electric bikes meet the UL 2849 standard; batteries UL 2271 certified"UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty terms1 Year WarrantyTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from lectricebikes.com on 2026-09-19 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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